A BRONZE ‘BUDDHIST LION’ SCROLL WEIGHT, LATE MING DYNASTY
China, 16th-17th century. Well cast, the recumbent animal seated curling towards its tail, its face with a fierce expression, the eyes wide and bulging, the mouth agape showing sharp fangs, the muscular lion's legs tucked to the side with the neatly incised mane flowing down its back. The bronze with a rich, naturally grown, dark patina.


Provenance:
From an Irish private collection.

Condition
: Very good condition with expected old wear and casting irregularities, small nicks and light scratches.

Weight: 255.8 g
Dimensions: Length 6.7 cm


Auction result comparison:

Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s London, 8 November 2013, lot 1434
Price: GBP 8,750 or approx.
EUR 15,500
converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze ‘Buddhist lion’ scroll weight, Ming dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the related pose, incision work, manner of casting, and dark patina. Note the size (8.4 cm).


Auction result comparison:

Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams London, 9 May 2022, lot 280
Price: GBP 43,140 or approx.
EUR 56,000
converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze ‘Buddhist lion’ scroll weight, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the related manner of casting and dark patina. Note the larger size (15 cm).




明末太獅銅鎮


中國，十六至十七世紀。太獅伏身昂首向後，狀貌溫馴，嶙峋有致，大眼圓睜，張牙咧嘴。該鎮紙立體圓雕，大小適中，敦厚貴重。包漿豐富細膩。


來源：
愛爾蘭私人收藏。

品相：
狀況極好，有磨損和鑄造不規則、小刻痕和輕微劃痕。

重量：255.8 克
尺寸：長6.7 厘米


拍賣結果比較：

形制：相近
拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2013年11月8日，lot 1434
價格：GBP 8,750（相當於今日
EUR 15,500
）
描述：明代太獅銅紙鎮
專家評論：比較相近的姿勢、雕刻、鑄造風格和包漿。請注意尺寸(8.4 厘米)。


拍賣結果比較：

形制：相近
拍賣：倫敦邦翰斯，2022年5月9日，lot 280
價格：GBP 43,140（相當於今日
EUR 56,000
）
描述：十七世紀太獅銅紙鎮
專家評論：比較相近的鑄造風格和深色包漿。請注意尺寸較大 (15 厘米)。